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Q: Fainting During Pregnancy
asked by: onmyway_0x on January 16th, 2007
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I've always been a little weirdo I have bad anxiety attacks sometimes get weak dizzy and pass out, only for a few seconds , I think the longest I was ever out for was about 20 seconds. Two times since my 15th week I have fainted although there really hasn't been any lead up to it , usually I know very well when i'm gonna faint but these times my heart rate goes way up and I hit the floor. I have no time to brace myself or warn anyone.
I am going to see a doctor about it this afternoon but I was wondering if any of you have ever experienced this before...
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arcadia
replied on January 16th, 2007
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I have severe anxiety disorder, &.I've had a few minor panic attacks during my pregnancy, &one really bad one where .I fell to the floor &pretty much blacked out (.I was still concious).. &.Sometimes when .I'm at work, .I get super dizzy &lightheaded &.I black out &have to sit down for a really long time. I'm also anemic, which is one reason .I think the latter happens. I've been taking iron supplements which has helped a lot. Maybe you're also anemic? &.If your panic attacks are a problem, tell your doctor, &s/he should be able to refer you somewhere to get a prescription medication that's safe during pregnancy.
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LaurensEntourage
replied on January 16th, 2007
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I had anxiety attacks with my first pregnancy, but not so far with this one.

I hate them, it's the worst feeling in the world.
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arcadia
replied on January 16th, 2007
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Agreed!
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mylittletreasure
replied on January 17th, 2007
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Re: Fainting During Pregnancy
onmyway_0x wrote:
i've always been a little weirdo I have bad anxiety attacks sometimes get weak dizzy and pass out, only for a few seconds , I think the longest I was ever out for was about 20 seconds. Two times since my 15th week I have fainted although there really hasn't been any lead up to it , usually I know very well when i'm gonna faint but these times my heart rate goes way up and I hit the floor. I have no time to brace myself or warn anyone.

I am going to see a doctor about it this afternoon but I was wondering if any of you have ever experienced this before...


so sorry to hear that, hope you'll be okay soon
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onmyway_0x
replied on January 17th, 2007
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I hate them to, it's not a fun feeling, my body feels like it weighs 500pounds and it's pretty rough to cope with. Doc says I just gotta stay calm , being the stress casa that I am doesn't help ... So wish me luck! Smile
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mamaTT
replied on January 17th, 2007
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Good luck. Just keep in mind that stress is bad for baby!!!
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Sammy001
replied on January 17th, 2007
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I passed out all the time when pregnant with nathan, I had very low blood pressure which is unusual in pregnancy. The worst time was when I was grocery shopping, I felt like I was going to throw up, then woke up with about 5 people standing over me, and a ambulance already enroute. Embrassing. The doctor said it was because I am such a small person, and nathan was sooo darn big. He would cut blood flow off to areas when squirming around. I haven't had any problem yet with this one...We'll see
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